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W438 NDV

2000 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,282 mi
Last recorded108,282 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda B Series99,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 NDV
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 108,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,783 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member above spare wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s spring mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust rear missing. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member above spare wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s and o/s spring mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from limiter valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s spring and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from limiter valve to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s spring and shock mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to/from limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,905 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to/from limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 72,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,381 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear limiter (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 67,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to rear limiter (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance insecure (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis rusty at rear

o/s door handle insecure still able to open

Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,890 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis rusty at rear

o/s door handle insecure still able to open

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,150 miles

Offside door handle insecure still able to open

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,052 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,776 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,949 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre has large cut in outer side wall not down to cords ADVISE TO REPLACE

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre has large cut in outer side wall not down to cords ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut not to cords.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear bumper bent both sides

rear fog lamp slightly obscured

Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear bumper bent both sides

rear fog lamp slightly obscured

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,320 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly cut in outer wall not down to cords

rear bumper bent both sides

rear fog lamp is slightly obscured

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,340 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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W438 NDV is a 2000 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 99,976 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W438 NDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W438 NDV is a 2000 Mazda B Series, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W438 NDV shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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